United Arab Emirates · AED · May 2026
Gold Price in United Arab Emirates — May 2026
In May 2026, the gold price in United Arab Emirates closed at approximately د.إ16,697 per troy ounce, equivalent to د.إ6,261 per tola or د.إ537 per gram. This represents a -2.44% change on the month (د.إ17,115 open → د.إ16,697 close).
Open
د.إ17,115
per troy ounce
Close
د.إ16,697
per troy ounce
High
د.إ17,531
per troy ounce
Low
د.إ16,565
per troy ounce
All unit prices at May 2026 close — United Arab Emirates
| Unit | Weight | Closing AED price |
|---|---|---|
| Troy ounce | 31.1035 g | د.إ16,697 |
| Gram | 1.0000 g | د.إ537 |
| 10 grams | 10 g | د.إ5,368 |
| Kilogram | 1,000 g | د.إ536,809 |
| Tola | 11.664 g | د.إ6,261 |
Karat-purity breakdown at May 2026 close
| Karat | Per gram | Per tola |
|---|---|---|
| 24KUNITED ARAB EMIRATES STD | د.إ536 | د.إ6,255 |
| 22K | د.إ492 | د.إ5,735 |
| 21K | د.إ470 | د.إ5,479 |
| 18K | د.إ403 | د.إ4,696 |
| 14K | د.إ314 | د.إ3,663 |
| 10K | د.إ224 | د.إ2,611 |
Daily gold price in AED — May 2026
The 2026 gold market: Gold's role in a multi-polar reserve system
2026 finds gold continuing as a structural reserve asset. Central banks remain net buyers. Gold's share of total global reserves has crossed 18 percent — the highest since the 1990s. The post-2022 monetary order, with gold playing a larger role alongside multiple reserve currencies, appears to be consolidating rather than reversing.
Key drivers in 2026
Multi-polar reserve system, central-bank accumulation continuing, AI-era productivity vs monetary expansion debate
The United Arab Emirates gold market
Dubai is one of the world's most trusted retail gold hubs, with Deira Gold Souk and the Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange driving liquidity. Prices are quoted per gram across 24K, 22K, 21K and 18K purities. UAE applies a 5% VAT on gold jewellery (with exemptions for investment-grade bullion ≥99.5% purity), so investment bars trade closer to spot than jewellery does. The Dubai Gold Rate is widely tracked across the GCC.
Standard quote unit
gram
Common purity
24K
Currency
AED (د.إ)
Daily gold price — May 2026, United Arab Emirates
د.إ17,115
$4,660.30/oz
د.إ16,950
$4,615.40/oz
د.إ17,003
$4,629.80/oz
د.إ16,960
$4,618.00/oz
د.إ16,878
$4,595.80/oz
د.إ17,344
$4,722.80/oz
د.إ17,495
$4,763.80/oz
د.إ17,440
$4,748.70/oz
د.إ17,318
$4,715.70/oz
د.إ17,318
$4,715.70/oz
د.إ17,519
$4,770.30/oz
د.إ17,531
$4,773.50/oz
د.إ17,357
$4,726.30/oz
د.إ17,331
$4,719.10/oz
د.إ17,103
$4,657.10/oz
د.إ16,678
$4,541.20/oz
د.إ16,728
$4,554.80/oz
د.إ16,855
$4,589.60/oz
د.إ16,855
$4,589.50/oz
د.إ16,715
$4,551.40/oz
د.إ16,786
$4,570.70/oz
د.إ16,679
$4,541.70/oz
د.إ16,565
$4,510.50/oz
د.إ16,820
$4,580.10/oz
د.إ16,823
$4,580.80/oz
د.إ16,750
$4,560.80/oz
د.إ16,622
$4,526.10/oz
د.إ16,585
$4,515.90/oz
د.إ16,873
$4,594.30/oz
د.إ16,674
$4,540.30/oz
د.إ16,697
$4,546.40/oz
How United Arab Emirates gold prices are calculated on this page
Source. The international XAU/USD spot price comes from gold-api.com's historical archive (London PM-fix benchmark). The AED/USD exchange rate comes from exchangerate-api.com's 2026 year-end snapshot.
Conversion. Every AED figure on this page is computed as XAU/USD price × AED/USD rate. We use the year-end exchange rate consistently across all May 2026 prices on this page.
Per-unit math. Per-gram = per-ounce ÷ 31.1035. Per-tola = per-gram × 11.664. Per-10g = per-gram × 10. Per-kilo = per-gram × 1000. Karat values multiply per-gram by the purity ratio (24K = 0.999, 22K = 0.916, 21K = 0.875, 18K = 0.750, 14K = 0.585, 10K = 0.417).
What this page does NOT include. Local sales tax / VAT, customs duty on imports, dealer making charges, jewellery design premiums, or coin numismatic premiums. To go from this pure-metal value to a final retail rate in United Arab Emirates, add the country-specific levies described in the “United Arab Emiratesgold market” section above.
FAQ — United Arab Emirates gold price in May 2026
What was the gold price in United Arab Emirates in May 2026?
In May 2026, gold in United Arab Emirates opened at د.إ17,115/oz and closed at د.إ16,697/oz — a move of -2.44% on the month. Per tola: ≈د.إ6,261; per gram: ≈د.إ537; per 10g: ≈د.إ5,368.
What was the 24K gold rate per tola in United Arab Emirates in May 2026?
The 24K gold rate per tola in United Arab Emirates at the May 2026 close was approximately د.إ6,261, derived from international XAU/USD spot of $4,546.40/oz times the 2026-end AED/USD exchange rate of 3.6725. This is pure metal value; final retail rates include local taxes and dealer making charges.
What was the 24K gold rate per gram in United Arab Emirates in May 2026?
United Arab Emirates's most-quoted retail standard is 24K per gram. At the May 2026 close, that worked out to approximately د.إ536 (24K pure-metal value). Add local taxes and making charges for the final retail rate.
How was the local currency price calculated?
AED prices on this page are computed from the verified international XAU/USD spot price for May 2026 (sourced from gold-api.com), multiplied by the 2026-end AED/USD exchange rate from exchangerate-api.com. We use year-end rates as a single reference point for the entire month — for most stable currencies the within-year FX drift is small, but during currency crises (PKR 2022–23, TRY 2022, ARS 2024 etc.) the actual mid-month rate may differ.
Why does the retail price in shops differ from this number?
The د.إ figures here represent the international gold spot price converted to AED at the 2026-end exchange rate. United Arab Emirates's retail jewellers add (1) import duties and sales tax (varies by SKU and karat), (2) dealer making charges (typically 3–12% of metal value), and (3) a small premium for purity certification on bars. Always verify the exact day's retail rate with a reputable local dealer before transacting.
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Disclaimer: Historical gold prices on this page reflect the international XAU/USD spot price for the requested period, converted to AED at the 2026-end exchange rate. They are intended for informational and educational use only and do not constitute investment advice or a price quote for buying or selling physical gold today. Always verify current local rates with a reputable bullion dealer in United Arab Emirates before transacting.